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Muddy Waters
American blues musician (1913–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913 – April 30, 1983),[1][2] known professionally as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician. He is considered "the Father of Chicago blues". He is also the actual father of blues musician Big Bill Morganfield. Muddy Waters is considered to be one of the greatest bluesmen of all time, and in 2004 he was ranked #17 in Rolling Stone Magazine's list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
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Background information | |
Birth name | McKinley Morganfield |
Also known as | Muddy Waters |
Born | (1913-04-04)April 4, 1913 Issaquena County, Mississippi |
Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
Died | April 30, 1983(1983-04-30) (aged 68) Westmont, Illinois |
Genres | Chicago blues Delta blues Electric blues Blues revival |
Occupation(s) | Singer guitarist bandleader Songwriter |
Instruments | Guitar |
Years active | 1941 – 1983 |
Labels | Testament Chess Aristocrat |
Website | MuddyWaters.com |
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